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56 Charles St
Listing Notes
This beautifully restored 20'-wide Greek Revival townhouse, originally built in 1843, offers an exceptional blend of historic character and modern luxury. Spanning six levels and approximately 6, 000 interior square feet, the home features six bedrooms, five bathrooms, seven fireplaces, four outdoor spaces including a south-facing garden and finished roof deck and a finished cellar. Currently configured as a two-family residence, it can be seamlessly converted to a grand single-family mansion. Located on one of the most desirable blocks in the Village, 56 Charles Street presents a one-of-a-kind opportunity for even the most discerning buyer to purchase a turn-key townhouse in the most coveted neighborhood in New York City.
Market Insights
$2083/sqft vs a nearby median of $1934/sqft.
- +7.7% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 6,000 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is well-anchored to the comp picture (+2.1%). Negotiate on terms, not headline price.
- Transit access+$464k +4.0%
- Visible condition issues−$348k −3.0%
- Pre-war character+$290k +2.5%
- High-density walkability+$232k +2.0%
Property Read
The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 20 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 22, 2026
- Photos
- 12 photos
- Property type
- multi family
- Status
- for sale
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1850
- Stories
- 3
- Total units
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 4,960 sqft
- Lot size
- 1,900 sqft
- Land use
- One and two family buildings
- Building class
- B3
From NYC public records where available.